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05/01/2024
Today only! We have an extra day in the space and we found more stuff! Items for sale include our beautiful mosaic lights from the bakery windows, Easter lamb cake baking molds, holiday decor, and more.
Our online garage sale is open now for pick up by 7pm today. Visit our online ordering page to purchase.
04/29/2024
Selmarie Garage Sale today and tomorrow only! By popular demand...We are selling some of our artwork, photos, dishes, and memorabilia. Visit our online ordering page to purchase (link in bio). Items must be picked up from Selmarie by 5pm Tuesday 4/30. New items may be added tomorrow.
04/27/2024
We don't have the words right now to describe the gratitude and love we feel for our customers, staff, and community so for now we will just say thank you, thank you, thank you. ❤️❤️❤️
More thoughts (and maybe a Selmarie "garage sale"?) to come after the dust settles.
04/26/2024
As you can imagine, we are verrrry busy in these last days! Priority is now going to in-person customers - we are unable to take pre-orders or orders over the phone because we are selling out faster than we can take an order!
Online ordering for kitchen items will be limited based on volume and delivery is not available. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding!
If you're looking for a reservation for dinner tonight (4/26), please visit our profile on Tock to add your name to the wait list for a reservation. You'll get a notification if something opens up.
A reminder that tomorrow, Saturday 4/27, is our last day of business! Kitchen hours 9am-2pm, bakery hours 9am-3pm (unless we sell out sooner). Menu may be limited.
It's been wonderful seeing so many familiar faces stopping in for one last visit. We may not have your favorite menu item or cake in stock, but we'd still love to see you!
04/18/2024
📣 OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 📣
The time has come, dear friends - our official last day of business will be Saturday, April 27th.
In the week leading up to that date, we will be keeping our regular hours for the bakery counter and dining room, though keep in mind our menu and product offerings will be increasingly pared down as we reduce our inventory. Breakfast and lunch are first come, first served and reservations are strongly recommended for dinner.
On Thursday 4/25 and Friday 4/26, breakfast and lunch will be open to the public but dinner service has been reserved mainly for friends and family. In the event that we have remaining dinner seatings available or cancellations, we will have a reservation waitlist for the public. Please give us a call if you would like to be added to that waitlist (or you can add yourself to the reservation waitlist for those days on Tock).
On Saturday, 4/27 our brunch service and bakery counter will open to the public at 9am on a first come, first served basis with a limited menu. Our last seating will be at 2pm, the bakery will close at 3pm. There will be no dinner service on this day. Online ordering and carry out service may be limited or unavailable depending on the level of business.
We want to thank you all for the outpouring of love and support during this transition and throughout our 40 years. There are not enough words to express our gratitude. We hope to see all of you in these last days to help us celebrate and close out what has been a wonderful, magical era of Selmarie in the Square!
04/04/2024
Back by popular demand...Birgit is whipping up more morning buns this weekend!
You can preorder (give us a call!) or stop in to the bakery to purchase. Don't forget to buy a couple extra to stash in the freezer!
04/02/2024
While we know that our closing is sad news, we hope you'll give Willow Cafe & Bistro a chance to make their own mark on Lincoln Square. We're excited to see what they have in store!
In the meantime, don't wait to get your last Selmarie fix(es) - stop in soon! Dinner reservations available on Tock. We'd love to see you. ♥️
The beloved cafe is set to close in late April. Longtime owner Birgit Kobayashi is retiring, and new owner Andrew Pillman will open Willow Café & Bistro in the space.
03/23/2024
Birgit's cranking out the morning buns and they're better than ever! Don't miss out - stop in now or place your order online if you'd like to pick up later today. Quantities are limited!
03/20/2024
📢 Morning Buns are making an appearance this weekend!
If you're an old school Selmarie fan, you'll recognize these sweet delights, made with brioche dough and filled with pecans, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a lemon glaze. They haven't been in rotation for over a decade, but we're making them THIS WEEKEND ONLY, on Friday and Saturday. You can preorder (give us a call!) or stop in to the bakery to purchase.
Pro tip: buy a couple extra and stash them in the freezer!
02/28/2024
📣 Our theme for Saturday 3/2 is Selmarie Gear! 📣
Our staff will be sporting Selmarie shirts and we invite you to wear yours if you'll be dining with us that day. If you don't own a Selmarie shirt yet, there's still time to pick one up before Saturday! Bonus: Everyone who participates gets a free cookie. 😁
T-shirts and other merchandise are available for purchase in store or you can snag your items by placing an order on our online ordering page under the "Selmarie Merchandise category. (If you'd like to pick up your purchase on a later date, you can type in a pickup date in the Special Instructions field. Please note: online ordering is only available during business hours.)
Let's see your Selmarie Spirit!
02/21/2024
Who's ready for Happy Hour! Join us every Tuesday-Friday for 25% off booze and select menu items, like our incredible Smoked Cheddar Burger!
25% off applies to:
🍷Wine, Beer, Cocktails
🍔Tarte Flambee Flatbread, Vegetarian Chili, small Mac & Cheese, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Burger
02/14/2024
💕Happy Valentine's Day from the crew at Café Selmarie!💕
We still have a couple early reservations open for dinner this evening! If you're interested in something later in the evening, you can visit our Tock page to add your name to the reservation waitlist and you'll be notified if a slot opens up.
The bakery will be stocked today with your favorite Valentine treats - cherry cream puffs, salted caramel chocolate cake, heart cookies, mini cupcakes, and more!
(Photos from our Valentine theme this past Saturday!)
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4729 N Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL
60625
To reach the restaurant on N Lincoln Avenue in Chicago, there are several options for travel. If using public transportation, take the train to the nearby stop and walk a few blocks to the restaurant. Alternatively, you can catch a bus that stops close by. For those who prefer driving, parking is available near the restaurant with multiple lots to choose from in the area.
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Cafe Selmarie, located on N Lincoln Avenue in Chicago, is a must-visit restaurant for anyone looking for a delicious meal. They offer limited indoor and outdoor dining, online ordering, patio seating, carry-out, and delivery options to cater to all their customers' needs. The restaurant's social media posts showcase their mouth-watering specials that are sure to satisfy any foodie's cravings. From the decadent baked cinnamon donuts filled with strawberries, banana, and Nutella to the spring Bibb salad with house-marinated artichokes, fava beans, toasted almonds, asparagus, shaved Gruyère cheese, and lemon-herb dressing - Cafe Selmarie has something for everyone. Their sandwich specials like the meatball hoagie with melted provolone on a garlic butter hoagie roll or the flat iron steak sandwich with sautéed peppers and onions, garlic aioli, and provolone on a toasted hoagie roll are equally delicious. The restaurant also features Basia Krol’s show “Quiet” in their dining room for spring - an added bonus for art lovers. And let's not forget about their chocolate mocha cupcakes in the pastry case! Cafe Selmarie is a perfect spot to enjoy happy hour drinks or dinner on the patio while indulging in their delectable dishes.
